The Savannah Tigers coach says the chemistry is missing after a draw that left Doma United 10th, with Bitrus Philemon scoring twice in Gombe.
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Doma United technical adviser Ayodeji Ayeni has expressed disappointment after his side were held 2-2 by Ikorodu City in a Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 11 game. The Savannah Tigers failed to take maximum points at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe on Saturday.
Bitrus Philemon put Doma United ahead from the penalty spot in the 19th minute. Ikorodu City levelled five minutes later through Tomiwa Awojobi.
The visitors looked set to take all three points when Ujunwa Elijah scored in the 85th minute. Philemon had other ideas, though, and he scored again deep into stoppage time to rescue a point for the hosts.
It was an entertaining game with plenty of drama. Fans who enjoy predicting NPFL scores can try the Super9ja score predictor before the next round.
Ayeni Not Happy With the Result
Ayeni made his disappointment clear after the game. He told the club’s media that the team has struggled to turn home games into wins recently.
“That’s football, as the chemistry with us isn’t just there,” he said. He added that the team started the season on a bright note before losing its way.
He has a point. Doma United won their first three games of the campaign, beating Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos and Enyimba 2-0 each time.
Since then, the results have dried up. The draw leaves the Savannah Tigers 10th with 15 points from 11 matches. Readers can also check this Bet9ja promotion terms breakdown before the next round.
What Next for Doma United?
Doma United are back in the NPFL after winning Conference C of the NNL last season. They went down in 2023/24 and have bounced back.
The Pantami Stadium has been a tough venue for visiting sides, and Ayeni will want his team to make it one again.
Next up is a trip to Abia Warriors. An away game is a chance to bounce back.
Can Doma United rediscover their early form? Philemon’s two goals suggest the attack is still working, but the team must find a way to hold leads. Readers following the NPFL can also grab YOHAIG bonus for NPFL fans before the next game.
Ikorodu City will be pleased with a point on the road. Elijah’s late strike almost gave them the win.
For Doma United, the draw is a reminder that early momentum can fade. Ayeni will hope his team finds the missing chemistry soon.
📌 Did You Know?
- Doma United won promotion by topping Conference C of the 2025/26 NNL, and they were the first club to go up.
- The club was relegated in 2023/24, after first reaching the NPFL in 2022.
- Doma United finished fifth in their debut NPFL season, 2022/23.
- Ayeni is a former coach of Enyimba and Crown FC.
- Najib Mabo guided Doma United to promotion before Ayeni joined as technical adviser.
- The Pantami Stadium holds about 12,000 fans.
